William P. Mitchell, 95, of Elgin, beloved husband of the late Rita, nee Meagher; loving father of Rev. Msgr. John J. Mitchell, Nancy E. Shoemaker, Terrance E. (Elizabeth) Mitchell and the late William P. Mitchell Jr.; dear grandfather of Katherine E. Shoemaker, Bridget A. (Joseph) Sabbia, John M. (Lisa) Mitchell, Jennifer L. (Jamie) Rubin and Julie E. Mitchell; great-grandfather of William P., Ryan E. Shoemaker and Katherine J. Sabbia. Funeral Mass Monday 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Elgin. Visitation Sunday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Laird Funeral Home, 310 S. State St. (Rt. 31), Elgin and Monday 9:30 a.m. until Mass at the church. Interment in St. Mary Cemetery, Gilberts. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Edward Catholic High School Education Foundation, Elgin. 847-741-8800 .
